The SEC protects investors, promotes fairness in the securities markets, and shares information about companies and investment professionals to help investors make informed decisions and invest with confidence.

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Chairman Jay Clayton and his SEC colleagues have spent the past two years traveling around the country asking Main Street investors to “Tell Us” about their investment experiences. He is often asked, “What are your tips for investing?” In these videos, Chairman Clayton shares his personal notes on investing. Check back here for more tips from Chairman Clayton in the coming weeks.

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Investor Alerts & Bulletins

The SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy issues Investor Alerts & Bulletins as a service to investors. Investor Alerts typically warn investors about the latest investment frauds and scams. Investor Bulletins tend to educate investors about investment-related topics including the functions of the SEC.

The Ombudsman will listen to your inquiries, complaints, and issues, review the information you provide, and help identify procedures, options, and resources. The Ombudsman is also available to clarify certain SEC decisions, policies, and practices, and serve as an alternate channel of communication between retail investors and the SEC.

We Regulate Securities Markets

Making Wall Street work for Main Street means getting your input. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to hear from you! We want your input on proposed rules and want to know what information is important to you, the investor.

This text file contains the Central Index Key (CIK) numbers, company names, SEC reporting file numbers, and addresses (business addresses are provided when mailing addresses are not available) of active broker-dealers who are registered with the SEC.